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Egypt Today
3 days ago
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- Egypt Today
Egypt, Uzbekistan discuss agricultural cooperation
Agricultural land CAIRO – 29 May 2025: Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk discussed with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan under the Director of the Cabinet Secretariat for Investments, Exports, Trade, Agriculture, and Water Management ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in various fields of the agricultural sector. The meeting comes within the framework of presidential directives to strengthen cooperation with Uzbekistan and to follow up on the technical aspects of implementing the outcomes of joint committees. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the agricultural capabilities available in Egypt and Uzbekistan and explored opportunities to develop partnerships in agricultural and livestock production, exchange of expertise and technical knowledge, and enhancement of trade exchange in agricultural products. Farouk emphasized the deep historical ties between Egypt and Uzbekistan across various fields and at all levels. He also highlighted the political leadership's keenness to develop these relations, including in the vital agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture expressed his ministry's readiness to provide all forms of support and expertise to ensure the success of joint cooperation in achieving food security and agricultural development in both countries. He also referred to his recent meeting with Mansurbek Kilichev, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Egypt, during which the importance of strengthening cooperation in various agricultural fields was discussed. The minister explained that in recent years, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Egypt has witnessed significant development and a genuine renaissance in all fields, including the agricultural sector, which now receives considerable attention from the political leadership. He noted that Egypt has taken many steps to improve the investment climate and simplify procedures to encourage investors. He added that the agricultural sector in Egypt holds great investment potential and offers many opportunities that can be included in areas of joint cooperation. The Minister of Agriculture directed the External Agricultural Relations Department to organize intensive field visits for the Uzbek delegation to various agricultural projects and entities in Egypt, including research centers, institutes, laboratories, and model farms producing various crops. These visits aim to post the delegation on important experiences that could benefit the exchange and transfer of expertise. For their part, the Uzbek delegation stressed their country's political leadership's commitment to strengthening joint cooperation in various areas, especially agriculture and food security, and to intensifying efforts to enhance agricultural relations between the two countries. They expressed interest in boosting cooperation with Egypt in the agricultural field and benefiting from Egypt's distinguished expertise in the sector. They stressed the importance of exchanging visits and experiences between specialists on both sides to advance the prospects of cooperation. They also discussed ways to increase trade in crops and agricultural products, especially since the trade balance between the two countries reached around $55 million in 2024. (
Egypt Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt harvests 3.1 million acres of wheat so far: Agriculture Minister
wheat CAIRO – 23 May 2025: Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that Egypt has harvested approximately 3.1 million acres of wheat to date, accounting for over 98% of the total cultivated area of 3.4 million acres. He added that farmers have delivered more than 3.2 million tons of locally grown wheat to silos and barns across the country, with harvesting, threshing, and delivery operations ongoing in all governorates. The minister affirmed that the harvest and supply process is progressing smoothly, with no reported obstacles. The government has issued directives to facilitate the supply process, offer technical support to farmers, minimize post-harvest losses, and encourage agricultural mechanization to save time and labor. Farouk projected total wheat production for the year to reach approximately 10 million tons, with supply volumes expected to exceed 4.5 million tons. He attributed the strong harvest and supply performance to state-provided incentives, including the early announcement of a purchase price of EGP 2,200 per ardeb to encourage farmers. He also highlighted the government's commitment to ensuring farmers receive payments within 48 hours of delivery. To support the supply chain, around 420 collection points have been prepared nationwide to receive wheat from farmers and suppliers. The minister emphasized the strategic importance of wheat in securing national food needs, especially for subsidized bread. Currently, Egypt meets around 56% of its domestic wheat demand and aims to increase that to 65% in the coming phase, while maintaining a balanced approach to crop diversification and water resource management.
Egypt Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt, Uzbekistan seek to enhance agricultural cooperation to achieve food security
This came during a meeting he had with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Egypt Mansurbek Kilichev, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in the agricultural sector. Farouk noted the potential for joint cooperation to include agricultural scientific research and its practical applications, emphasizing Egypt's extensive experience and alignment with modern agricultural technologies. He also referred to the ongoing preparations over the past three years to sign memoranda of understanding in the fields of agriculture and phytosanitary regulations. The Uzbek ambassador expressed his country's strong interest in enhancing joint cooperation, particularly in agricultural domains, given the high priority both countries' leaderships place on economic and agricultural ties. He expressed Uzbekistan's interest in benefiting from Egypt's expertise in cotton cultivation technologies, as well as collaborative research in the production of high-yield seed varieties, especially for crops like potatoes. Also, he highlighted that Uzbek companies are exploring the possibility of importing Egyptian potato varieties to test their adaptability to Uzbekistan's environmental conditions. The meeting tackled more areas of potential cooperation, including the cultivation and processing of sugar beet, the production of fertilizers such as urea, and learning from Egypt's successful experiences in desert land reclamation, modern irrigation systems, and the use of groundwater in agriculture. The minister welcomed the visit of a delegation of Uzbek experts and specialists to Egypt, enabling them to observe successful agricultural practices and transfer these experiences to Uzbekistan in support of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Egypt Today
16-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt, South Korea discuss investment in poultry vaccine production
Poultry industry in Egypt - File Photo CAIRO – 16 May 2025: Alaa Farouk, Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, held a meeting with representatives of one of South Korea's leading poultry vaccine manufacturers to discuss potential investment in Egypt's poultry vaccine industry. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Mostafa El-Sayyad and senior ministry officials. Minister Farouk emphasized the Egyptian government's strong support for investments that align with national priorities, especially in agriculture and related sectors. He underscored the government's commitment to improving the investment climate, facilitating procedures for investors, and integrating the private sector into key development projects. Highlighting the strategic importance of the poultry and veterinary vaccine sectors, Farouk noted their essential role in ensuring food security and providing affordable animal protein. He affirmed Egypt's readiness to support such investments through the Ministry's technical bodies, including the Veterinary Serum and Vaccine Research Institute and the General Authority for Veterinary Services, ensuring smooth implementation and regulatory compliance. Farouk also pointed out that this partnership could generate significant employment opportunities by transferring Korean expertise and introducing advanced technologies to Egypt. Establishing a vaccine production facility in Egypt could strengthen the country's export capacity, positioning it as a regional hub for veterinary vaccine production, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. The Korean company, with over 50 years of experience and a portfolio of 85 veterinary vaccines, expressed interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in Egypt with an annual production capacity of 200 million doses. It also highlighted Egypt's competitive advantages, including its expertise in producing pathogen-free fertilized eggs. Company officials indicated their willingness to collaborate with Egyptian research institutions, offering training and knowledge exchange to develop local talent and keep pace with the latest advancements in vaccine technology. In conclusion, Minister Farouk directed the General Authority for Veterinary Services and the Serum and Vaccine Research Institute to coordinate closely with the Korean company to explore avenues for cooperation and eliminate any obstacles to investment.
Egypt Independent
06-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt's Petroleum Ministry responds to allegations of tampered octane
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday denied social media speculations regarding the quality of octane available in local markets, including allegations of tampered octane. The ministry confirmed in a statement that all petroleum products, including octane, are subject to strict oversight and periodic inspections throughout the production and distribution stages to ensure their compliance with Egyptian standard specifications. The ministry explained that the results of analyzed octane samples taken from fuel stations, depots, and refineries proved their full compliance with approved specifications. It assured that neutral inspectors from accredited international bodies conduct these tests regularly, and the results have not yet revealed any violations. The ministry has contacted major marketing companies, such as Misr Petroleum and Cooperatives, as well as private companies, all of which confirmed that they have not received any customer complaints regarding gasoline quality. As part of its enhanced oversight measures, the Ministry deployed additional inspection teams to collect octane samples from gas stations across the country to ensure the quality of products on the ground. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources affirmed its continued close market monitoring, calling on citizens to report any complaints or observations related to octane by calling hotline 16528. It also emphasized its full commitment to providing high-quality petroleum products that meet citizens' needs and support the stability of the local market. Egypt implements national petroleum inspection plan Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk confirmed that the ministry is implementing a comprehensive nationwide inspection plan to regulate the petroleum product distribution system, ensure that subsidies reach those who deserve them, and combat any manipulation or illegal practices within the circulation of subsidized petroleum products. He stressed in a Monday statement that the ministry's oversight agencies, in full coordination with the ministry's directorates in the governorates, are conducting daily and surprise inspection campaigns at gas stations and butane gas depots. He pointed out that these campaigns collect random samples of petroleum products (octane of all types, diesel) and send them to the relevant central laboratories for analysis to ensure their compliance with approved standard technical specifications. The minister explained that the goal of these strict measures is to ensure the quality of products provided to citizens and prevent any tampering, commercial fraud, or mixing of petroleum products. He emphasized that the ministry will not hesitate to take immediate legal action against violators and refer discovered cases to the Public Prosecution. Farouk emphasized the importance of citizens as partners in community oversight, calling for the prompt reporting of any violations or suspected tampering. He explained that the ministry receives complaints through its official channels and deals with them with the utmost seriousness and decisiveness. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
